Words Related to Linguistics - Writing Systems
Here you will learn some English words related to writing systems such as "script", "braille", and "abjad".
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script
[noun]
a particular system or style of writing that uses specific symbols, characters, or graphical elements to represent language
defective script
[noun]
a writing system that has significant limitations or deficiencies in representing the sounds, grammar, or vocabulary of a language, often leading to ambiguities, inconsistencies, or difficulties in accurately conveying meaning through writing
phonographic writing
[noun]
a system of writing in which the written symbols or characters represent specific sounds or phonetic elements of a language, allowing for a more direct phonetic representation of words and language sounds
syllabary
[noun]
a writing system in which each character represents a syllable, typically consisting of a consonant-vowel combination, allowing for the representation of a wide range of words and sounds within a language
cuneiform
[noun]
one of the earliest known writing systems in human history, characterized by wedge-shaped marks or symbols impressed on clay tablets using a stylus
Linear A
[noun]
an undeciphered writing system used in the ancient Aegean, particularly on the island of Crete, during the Bronze Age
Linear B
[noun]
an ancient script used to write Mycenaean Greek during the Late Bronze Age, featuring linear symbols representing syllables
semi-syllabary
[noun]
a writing system that combines elements of both syllabaries and alphabets, where some symbols represent syllables while others represent individual consonant or vowel sounds
braille
[noun]
a tactile writing system designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, utilizing patterns of raised dots that can be felt with the fingertips to represent letters, numbers, and other symbols
abjad
[noun]
a type of writing system where only the consonantal sounds are represented, typically used in languages that rely heavily on consonants and have a limited number of vowel sounds
Devanagari
[noun]
an abugida script used for writing several languages in the Indian subcontinent, known for its connected letterforms and versatile consonant-vowel combinations
abugida
[noun]
a writing system in which each character represents a consonant-vowel combination, and the vowels are typically indicated by diacritic marks or modifications of the consonant symbol
Hanzi script
[noun]
a logographic writing system used for writing the Chinese language, consisting of characters that represent morphemes or words and are composed of various strokes arranged in a square or rectangular shape
hieroglyph
[noun]
a system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols or characters that represent objects, ideas, or sounds, and were commonly used for inscriptions on temple walls, tombs, and other monumental structures
Latin alphabet
[noun]
the most widely used writing system in the world today, consisting of 26 letters and used to write numerous languages, including English, Spanish, French, and many others
Hangul
[noun]
the native phonetic script of the Korean language, created in the 15th century under the reign of King Sejong the Great
Pinyin
[noun]
a romanization system used for writing the pronunciation of Chinese characters using the Latin alphabet
Aramaic alphabet
[noun]
the writing system used to write the Aramaic language, which has been historically significant in the Middle East and has influenced several other scripts, including Hebrew and Arabic
Hebrew alphabet
[noun]
a writing system used for the Hebrew language and other Jewish languages, consisting of 22 consonant letters and a system of vowel markers
Greek alphabet
[noun]
an ancient writing system that has been used for over two thousand years, known for its distinctive letters and its significant influence on Western alphabets
featural writing system
[noun]
a type of writing system that represents phonetic features or articulatory gestures rather than individual sounds or symbols
Cyrillic alphabet
[noun]
an alphabet used to write various languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, among others, and is named after the 9th-century Byzantine scholar Cyril, who was instrumental in its development
Armenian alphabet
[noun]
a distinct writing system developed in the 5th century AD to write the Armenian language, featuring unique letter shapes and phonetic values
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